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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Wigan - CAMHS

The closing date is 12 February 2026

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Job summary

This is a newly created post in a busy community-based CAMHS service which serves a population size of around 330,000. The service is commissioned to provide specialist mental health support for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will, as part of the psychiatry team, be involved primarily in cases presenting with complexity and high risk and where medical/psychiatry input is indicated. The post holder will, as a member of the psychiatry team, have a key role in facilitating informed clinical decision making, in promoting safe, evidenced based, quality care and in containing professional anxiety.

Direct clinical care includes both routine and unplanned work responsive to need eg urgent/emergency presentations. The post holder will have an active role in the service in providing 1st on psychiatry daytime duty cover.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7719333

Job locations

Wigan Community CAMHS

Manchester Road

Ince, Wigan

WN2 2JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • GMC Registration

Desirable

  • S12

Experience

Essential

  • 4 years Post Graduate Experience
  • 2 Years Experience in Psychiatry
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • GMC Registration

Desirable

  • S12

Experience

Essential

  • 4 years Post Graduate Experience
  • 2 Years Experience in Psychiatry

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wigan Community CAMHS

Manchester Road

Ince, Wigan

WN2 2JA


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wigan Community CAMHS

Manchester Road

Ince, Wigan

WN2 2JA


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr Mary Rowsell

camhs.medsec@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7719333

Job locations

Wigan Community CAMHS

Manchester Road

Ince, Wigan

WN2 2JA


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